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In FL. Had a major East Sub termite infestation a few months ago & have pool damage (concrete pool). Seen this?
hi - we live in Tampa, FL and have an inground concrete pool. The home had a major subterranean termite infestation in February
and the pool started rusting the same month of the height of the infestation (feet away from the area). Never had an issue with pool before (owned 25 years, refinished 6 years ago). Have you ever had a client that had a rusting issue or concrete issue (pinholes) in their pool due to termites? We did a patch and confirmed no tie wire or rebar too close to surface. Pool contractors don't know what this is. Rust keeps returning and organic stripe between Marcite and Concrete with pinholes running vertically. Thank you!
and the pool started rusting the same month of the height of the infestation (feet away from the area). Never had an issue with pool before (owned 25 years, refinished 6 years ago). Have you ever had a client that had a rusting issue or concrete issue (pinholes) in their pool due to termites? We did a patch and confirmed no tie wire or rebar too close to surface. Pool contractors don't know what this is. Rust keeps returning and organic stripe between Marcite and Concrete with pinholes running vertically. Thank you!
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The only thing that subterranean termites eat is wood or cellulose. They digest it in their gut and excrete a wood pellet. This does not appear to be termite damage. Rust is caused by iron. Iron content in the marcite or concrete could be the issue. I have read where some cement manufacturers grind up old cement substrates, some from building foundations, freeways, etc that are being renovated. These can contain traces of iron from rebar, metals, etc.
This may not be the case, but it doesn't appear to be termite related. I could be wrong.....
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